Finding the Third Proportional to 964,568 and 2,061,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 964,568 and 2,061,992 is: 4,407,995.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
964,568 : 2,061,992 = 2,061,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
964,568/2,061,992 = 2,061,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
964,568x = 2,061,992 × 2,061,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
964,568x = 4,251,811,008,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,251,811,008,064/964,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,407,995.09
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